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Leander, Bruce

Desmanthus acuminatus

Desmanthus acuminatus Benth.

Sharp Pod Bundleflower, Wild Tantan

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Desmanthus virgatus var. acuminatus

USDA Symbol: DEAC3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub , Shrub
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems spreading to decumbent, up to about 3 feet long. Plant up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Desmanthus acuminatus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Desmanthus acuminatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Desmanthus acuminatus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-10-13
Research By: SET

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